What is a pro or con of living in Baton Rouge, Louisianacompared to Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 9% more expensive in Baton Rouge.

What salary do I need to live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana copmared to Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

A salary of $75,000 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi should increase to $87,835 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HATTIESBURG vs. BATON_ROUGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 17.1% more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $87,835 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS vs. Baton_Rouge, LA

Compared to Hattiesburg, Baton_Rouge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.1% higher

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.5% lower

Commute

44.9% higher

Health

12.4% higher

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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